Cybersecurity Engineer

3 weeks ago


Reston, United States NikSoft Systems Corp. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is a Cybersecurity Engineer role (not ISSO, nor Incident Response).


We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who will oversee enterprise's most crucial digital systems and information technology (IT) infrastructure, and working to protect key platforms including critical applications, data storage and networks that underpin all digital activity.

You will have many duties that go beyond creating, implementing and monitoring defensive security systems and features. Accountabilities include:

  • Creating solutions for pre-existing security issues
  • Defining, implementing and enforcing security policies and best practices
  • Configuring and installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
  • Promptly responding to data security crises
  • Overseeing any changes in facilities, software, hardware, user needs and telecommunications
  • Performing penetration testing
  • Conducting network maintenance
  • Providing information assurance

You will also act as consultants and responsible for suggesting specific modifications in any area that affects IT security. Some examples include technical, legal and regulatory areas.


Qualifications

- A Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field. Other acceptable subjects include computer science, mathematics, engineering or information security.

- Understanding of ethical hacking fundamentals to effectively test the security solutions you create. This enables you to decrease the vulnerabilities of networks and computer systems.

Soft skills

Well-polished communication, analytical and problem-solving skills that are gleaned through work experience and cybersecurity studies and certifications.


**MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE GOVERNMENT'S BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION**



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